Mep Cost Engineer

We are award-winning international quantity surveyors, cost management, sustainability, asset and building consultants, PPP advisors and facilities managers.

Our expertise covers the building, construction and infrastructure sectors, as well as the management of facilities and the provision of complex advisory services.

At WT, our Clients’ vision is our goal. We understand that there is no such thing as a standard project and we tailor solutions to meet each client’s needs and objectives.

Not just in Australia and the United Kingdom. You’ll find us across the Globe and when you work with WT, you work with the collective thinking of over 2000 of the profession’s best people.

That makes us one of the world’s leading international cost and consultancy firms. But we’re not only large, we’re also fiercely independent. We own and control all of our individual offices wherever we operate. This is the world of WT: a world of seamless and efficient consultancy services delivered through partnering with clients.

2023 has seen WT secure a number of high-profile $billion + projects and in line with this unparalleled growth of our pipeline the Melbourne office is expanding, in particular the M&E business are looking for an established MEP Cost Engineer to join their talented team and work across a wide variety of build, construction and property projects.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain cost estimates for engineering services onprojects
• Conduct cost analysis on engineering projects and provide accurate estimates for materials, labour, and other expenses
• Prepare and submit detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects
• Advise project managers on cost-saving measures and cost-effective solutions
• Evaluate and analyze project plans, specifications, and contracts
• Analyze and review contractor bids to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare bills of quantities for materials, labour, and equipment required for the project
• Work with engineers, project managers, and other project stakeholders to ensure that the project meets all requirements and regulations
• Manage contracts and agreements with suppliers and contractors
• Monitor and report on project expenses and ensure that project finances are properly managed
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management and other stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 2years of experience in Cost Engineering or construction cost estimating
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of engineering materials, building regulations, and construction methods
• Experience with estimating software and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

At WT, in addition to your competitive salary we offer many perks including:

• Bi-annual bonus scheme- unlike other companies we offer discretionary performance bonuses TWICE a year
• Paid professional memberships- support in gaining and with your membership costs for RICS and AIQS
• Wellbeing days- time to focus on your wellbeing and the community

If you're keen to and advance and broaden your career within the construction industry then this could be a great opportunity for you. Apply now to join an international cost consultancy at the forefront of Australia's major construction across all sectors: commercial, retail, residential, mixed use, infrastructure and health.